Oromia
- Office Location: Adama
- Key Representative: Firew Bekure, LLM, with over 14 years of experience.
- Specialization: Company law, labor law, and tax law.
Our Regional Councils
Habesha Legal Advocates LLP (HLA) has established regional councils across Ethiopia to extend its legal expertise and services beyond Addis Ababa. These councils act as the firm’s local representatives, ensuring that clients receive efficient, context-sensitive legal services tailored to the unique legal environments, cultural contexts, and administrative systems of each region.
HLA’s regional councils serve several key objectives
- Localized Legal Representation: Provide direct legal services to clients across Ethiopia, ensuring proximity and relevance.
- Regional Expertise: Utilize in-depth knowledge of local laws, customs, and languages to offer tailored legal solutions.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Improve client communication and reduce response times by maintaining a physical presence in regional hubs.
- Collaboration with Local Stakeholders: Foster partnerships with regional courts, administrative bodies, and businesses to enhance service delivery.
Regional Offices and Representation
Somali
- Office Location: Jigjiga
- Key Representative: Misbah Mohamed.
- Specialization: Trade law, tax law, and public law
Benishangul-Gumuz
- Office Location: Assosa
- Key Representative: Jemal Muhamed, LLB, LLM.
- Specialization: Trade law and public law.
Southern Ethiopia
- Office Location: Wolayta Sodo
- Key Representative: Israel Bala Barat.
- Specialization: Business disputes, judicial reform, and family law.
Roles and Responsibilities of Regional Councils
- Represent HLA clients in regional courts and administrative tribunals.
- Handle local client inquiries and manage cases within their respective regions.
- Act as a liaison between the central office and regional clients, ensuring clear communication.
- Maintain consistent service quality across all regions.
- Monitor and adapt to changes in local laws, regulations, and practices to ensure compliance.
- Provide legal aid and advocacy for underserved communities.